Do you remember when the internet was brand-spankin' new, and every other day you received one of those AOL free trial discs in the mail? It seemed liked an amazing deal at first — but before you knew it, you were up to your eyeballs in them.
Well, in today's world of iPods, iPhones, and the infamous iCloud, it seems that all discs — not just those "1,000 Hours Free!" relics — have gone the way of the dodo.
But, if you've finally made the switch to an all-digital world, what are you supposed to do with all those old CDs and DVDs? Flea markets and thrift stores are flooded with them, but it seems like such a waste just to throw them away…
That's why these craft projects are perfect! I never would have thought to do this with old CDs, but it's absolutely brilliant. Not only is this a space-saver, but it's environmentally friendly and beautiful.
After scrolling through these steps, be sure to watch the video at the end for another ingenious idea.
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Sick of her old DVDs just sitting in boxes, Debbie of "Me and My DIY" decided to finally do something with them.
With an old birdbath in desperate need of a facelift, she used the old discs to give her garden a burst of color.
She started by cutting the discs into pie slices.
Then she broke off each piece from the ring.
Her pile of shiny pieces began to grow as she kept cutting and breaking.
After sealing the shiny pieces with a clear gloss, she began to glue them to her birdbath with a strong adhesive.
When her birdbath bowl was all done, she decided it would be best to grout.
After spreading the grout, she used a damp cloth to wipe it away.
Her garden is now a sparkly oasis for both humans and birds alike. But CDs can also be used to transform the inside of houses as well.
Ilona of "Upmade" decided it was time to bring some sparkle to her boring kitchen back splash — and she decided CDs were the perfect thing.
After cutting down all the pieces, just as before, she securely adhered them to the wall.
She then smeared on the grout and let it dry.
Once the grout was wiped down, her kitchen had a whole new luster.
Hard to believe old CDs can bring so much dazzle to a space! I can't wait to try this out.
For one more great CD idea, be sure to watch the video below! Please SHARE if you love clever ideas like this!
